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Annelies

roswell, GA, United States | Member Since 2010

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72 titles in library
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Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

UNABRIDGED
- by Gregory Boyle
- Narrated by Gregory Boyle
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 39 mins)

By Gregory Boyle

Narrated By Gregory Boyle

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(126)
Performance
(112)
Story
(111)

As a pastor working in a neighborhood with the highest concentration of murderous gang activity in Los Angeles, Gregory Boyle created an organization to provide jobs, job training, and encouragement so that young people could work together and learn the mutual respect that comes from collaboration.
Jeremy says: "Perhaps the best book I've read in years."
"remarkabe and memorable"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, it is a slice of life I was totally unfamiliar with and hesitant to know more about.The author and his compassionate stories should appeal to anyone who has ever wondered about gang life.

What other book might you compare Tattoos on the Heart to and why?

Never read anything like this

What does Gregory Boyle bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He brings a first person closeness and incredible humanity to the subject. I am not a religious person, but so enjoyed the stories of this amazing man who lived and served this LA community in such a positive way.

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The Prince of Tides

UNABRIDGED
- by Pat Conroy
- Narrated by Frank Muller
The Prince of Tides

UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 41 mins)

By Pat Conroy

Narrated By Frank Muller

Overall
(1585)
Performance
(811)
Story
(808)

Spanning 40 years, this is the story of turbulent Tom Wingo, his gifted and troubled twin sister Savannah, and their struggle to triumph over the dark and tragic legacy of the extraordinary family into which they were born.
Ella says: "A "Prince" amongst novels"
"great family saga"

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Story

If you could sum up The Prince of Tides in three words, what would they be?

epic, spellbinding, local

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Prince of Tides?

the rape scene and the tiger

Would you be willing to try another one of Frank Muller’s performances?

nah, I got used to him, but did not like his heaviness

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

relationship between Tom and Susan's son

Any additional comments?

Pat Conroy is a wonderful and thorough storyteller.
Would like to know how much - if any- of this story is autobiographical

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Heft

UNABRIDGED
- by Liz Moore
- Narrated by Kirby Heyborne , Keith Szarabajka
Heft

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 44 mins)

By Liz Moore

Narrated By Kirby Heyborne, Keith Szarabajka

Overall
(283)
Performance
(250)
Story
(248)

Forrmer academic Arthur Opp weighs 550 pounds and hasn’t left his rambling Brooklyn home in a decade. Twenty miles away in Yonkers, seventeen-year-old Kel Keller navigates life as the poor kid in a rich school and pins his hopes on what seems like a promising baseball career - if he can untangle himself from his family drama.
Melinda says: "Intriguing--Captivating--Altering"
"mixed bag"

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Performance
Story

What did you like best about Heft? What did you like least?

The story is great - fascinating perspective and interesting characters
Arthur's "voice" was amazing: well cast and hypnotic
Cal's part was weak and poorly cast, giving me trouble envisioning a young kid

What did you like best about this story?

I really liked Big Arthurs's character and the reader who read his part. Wonderful!Could not wait till he came back in.

Was Heft worth the listening time?

definitely

Any additional comments?

I would have liked a different voice and attitude for the young Arthur (Cal)(Can't tell which reader read which part..... it would be nice to state:Arthur's part read by .................Cal's part read by ....................

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The Lost Wife: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Alyson Richman
- Narrated by George Guidall , Suzanne Toren
The Lost Wife: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 5 mins)

By Alyson Richman

Narrated By George Guidall, Suzanne Toren

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(244)
Performance
(206)
Story
(206)

In pre-war Prague, the dreams of two young lovers are shattered when they are separated by the Nazi invasion. Then, decades later, thousands of miles away in New York, there's an inescapable glance of recognition between two strangers. Providence is giving Lenka and Josef one more chance. From the glamorous ease of life in Prague before the Occupation, to the horrors of Nazi Europe, The Lost Wife explores the power of first love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the strength of memory.
DIANE says: "Never read a book so fast"
"cat in a bag"

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Performance
Story

Would you try another book from Alyson Richman and/or George Guidall and Suzanne Toren ?

NO!

What do you think your next listen will be?

Heft

What didn’t you like about George Guidall and Suzanne Toren ’s performance?

George was fineSuzanne was schmaltzyMaybe it deserves a better rating, but I was so mad about the story and the way it was toldthat it influenced my ability to be honest about the performance

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

anger and disappointment

Any additional comments?

Cheap listen. It was poorly constructed and told. Initially I was attracted to the summary, once it got going I zipped past chapters, just listening to the first paragraph of each.

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Flight Behavior

UNABRIDGED
- by Barbara Kingsolver
- Narrated by Barbara Kingsolver
Flight Behavior

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 56 mins)

By Barbara Kingsolver

Narrated By Barbara Kingsolver

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(678)
Performance
(579)
Story
(585)

Dellarobia Turnbow is a restless farm wife who gave up her own plans when she accidentally became pregnant at 17. Now, after a decade of domestic disharmony on a failing farm, she encounters a shocking sight: a silent, forested valley filled with what looks like a lake of fire. She can only understand it as a cautionary miracle, but it sparks a raft of other explanations from scientists, religious leaders, and the media.
Marcia says: "Tough Message Delivered in Silk"
"three ring circus"

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Performance
Story

What did you love best about Flight Behavior?

the reader (author) loves her characters and makes them realher descriptions are so wonderful. She is now one of my favorite writers and readers

What was one of the most memorable moments of Flight Behavior?

the beginning and ending chapters

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The end of the book. Kingsolver keeps three subjects intertwining all through the book:The urgency of the dangers of global warmingThe relationship of the heroine with her family Two cultures meeting and blending

Any additional comments?

I would like to listen to this book again in a year or so, knowing the story, and being able to focus on it's richness.

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The Light Between Oceans: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by M. L. Stedman
- Narrated by Noah Taylor
The Light Between Oceans: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 21 mins)

By M. L. Stedman

Narrated By Noah Taylor

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(484)
Performance
(427)
Story
(422)

In 1918, after four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia to take a job as the lighthouse keeper on remote Janus Rock. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes only four times a year and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel.
Sandra says: "Wonderful story.....terrible narrator."
"Quite a ride!"

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Performance
Story

Would you listen to The Light Between Oceans again? Why?

I would listen to it again because the story was only part of the pleasure

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Light Between Oceans?

It took too many turns to choose one favorite moment

What does Noah Taylor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The language was at first difficult at times. However the australian dialect was perfect for the setting. Bear with it!

If you could rename The Light Between Oceans, what would you call it?

The light between 2 oceans.

Any additional comments?

Very human and likable characters. The setting takes you to place you have never been
and would like to go!

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The Paris Wife: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Paula McLain
- Narrated by Carrington MacDuffie
The Paris Wife: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 27 mins)

By Paula McLain

Narrated By Carrington MacDuffie

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1429)
Performance
(923)
Story
(910)

Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet 28eight-year-old who has all but given up on love and happiness—until she meets Ernest Hemingway and her life changes forever. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for Paris, where they become the golden couple in a lively and volatile group—the fabled “Lost Generation”—that includes Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
Csilla says: "Delighted in Del Mar"
"20's Europe escapade"

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Performance
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Paris Wife to be better than the print version?

yes: close your eyes and the colors and descriptions make for a wonderful being-there experience

What did you like best about this story?

The insight into the artist-life in Paris in the 1920's
The introduction to the personage of Earnest Hemmingway in a very intimate manner

Have you listened to any of Carrington MacDuffie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no! it was great to have time to mull over the different parts of the story and let them be part of my life

0 of 0 people found this review helpful